Quality Engineering Leader – Precision Manufacturing

Sanmina Corporation; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Newark, California seeks a seasoned Quality Manager to lead the QA department and drive plant-wide continuous improvement. You will oversee the site's Quality Management System, supplier quality, QC lab, and first-pass yield metrics while advocating for Quality First across the organization.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years in quality engineering in manufacturing, experience with ISO 9001/AS9100, Lean Six Sigma, and GD&T, plus hands-on use of CAPA,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 8+ years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience reading and interpreting GD&T requirements.
• Hands-on with quality tools: FMEA, control plans, CAPA, RCCA, 8D.
• ISO 9001 experience; AS9100 a plus; Lean Six Sigma experience.
• Experience with machining and system integration/assembly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor QA department, including QA engineers, receiving inspection, and QC personnel.
• Advocate for Quality First throughout the plant; drive cross-functional quality improvements.
• Communicate with customers on quality escapes, visits, escalations, etc.
• Maintain and improve the site QMS (NCR, CAPA, internal audits, training).
• Ensure site QMS compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100:2016; coordinate audits.
• Develop quality data sources and report KPIs (e.g., first pass yield, scrap).
• Drive supplier quality improvements and lean manufacturing principles.
• Lead cross-functional projects to verify/validate processes; participate in DFM reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Quality engineering

GD&T interpretation

Lean Six Sigma

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CMMs

Laser inspection systems

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sanmina Corporation in Newark, California seeks a seasoned Quality Manager to lead the QA department and drive plant-wide continuous improvement. You will oversee the site's Quality Management System, supplier quality, QC lab, and first-pass yield metrics while advocating for Quality First across the organization.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years in quality engineering in manufacturing, experience with ISO 9001/AS9100, Lean Six Sigma, and GD&T, plus hands-on use of CAPA,